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KEVIN CHIU M.D.
NPI 1568622132
Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since June 16, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-6763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Kevin Chiu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KEVIN CHIU M.D. (NPI 1568622132) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (M9212) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Altus Baytown Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568622132
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKEVIN CHIUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVDCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804
Mailing Address2606 Hospital BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804
Phone(361) 902-6763
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 2010
✔ NPI 1568622132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M9212
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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Other Identifiers 7

Other1568622132TX · Bcbstx
Medicaid196917202TX
Other8BZ437TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield Tx
Medicare PIN1568622132TX
Medicare PINP00732849TX
Other1568622132TX · Tricare South
Medicare PIN8L12837TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kevin Chiu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426117136
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081111000137
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
24 services23 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Altus Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670109
Location1626 W Baker RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MICHAEL L SIMMONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
DR. DAVID KEREK DO
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 985-1221
JOHN HERRICK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
BEN A LEESON MD
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIAL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4151
DR. KIMBERLY ANNE BARNES LEESON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4151
DAVID P HUNT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
DR. DAVID JOHNSON MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 985-1221
FRANCIS M PARKS & JAMES M SCHERER PTR
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kevin Chiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Chiu is 1568622132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008.

Where is Kevin Chiu located?

Kevin Chiu practices at 2606 Hospital Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 902-6763.

What is Kevin Chiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kevin Chiu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Chiu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kevin Chiu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kevin Chiu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kevin Chiu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Chiu is affiliated with Altus Baytown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Chiu was last updated on November 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.